Post by dfrost002 on Jul 22, 2009 11:37:25 GMT
Dance Umbrella is looking for male dancers, rock climbers, parkour and circus artists with strong partnering, and performance skills to perform in bodies in urban spaces, by Austrian artist Willi Dorner. This is a free outdoor event taking place in London during Dance Umbrella in October 09.
Audition is by invitation and will be held on Wednesday 26 August from 10am – 1pm. To apply, please send the following to be received by 5pm, Wednesday 19 August, by e-mail to bodies(at)danceumbrella.co.uk or post to Clare Farrow, Dance Umbrella, 20 Chancellors St, London W6 9RN: NB. Age limit – 18 years and over.
• your CV outlining relevant experience
• a head and shoulders photo
• your measurements (height in metres, weight in Kgs). This is because we need a variety of physiques to create the body sculptures
• a written statement (one paragraph) stating why you would like to perform in the work and confirming your availability for the project dates
• please include your contact details, e-mail & mobile number
Those invited to the audition will be contacted by Friday 21 August and given further information (nb only successful applicants will be contacted).
Performers taking part in the project must be available all day 7 – 15 October for rehearsals on site (includes one day off on 10 October), plus performance days on 16, 17, 18 October. There will be 4 performances over the 3 days.
Participation is on a voluntary basis, however a daily allowance for travel and food will be provided.
If you have any questions about the project please contact Clare Farrow, Programme Manager, Dance Umbrella on tel: 020 8741 4040 or e-mail bodies(at)danceumbrella.co.uk
Log on to You-tube “bodies in urban spaces Willi Dorner” for video footage.
Log on to www.danceumbrella.co.uk for audition pack and images of the work.
Audition is by invitation and will be held on Wednesday 26 August from 10am – 1pm. To apply, please send the following to be received by 5pm, Wednesday 19 August, by e-mail to bodies(at)danceumbrella.co.uk or post to Clare Farrow, Dance Umbrella, 20 Chancellors St, London W6 9RN: NB. Age limit – 18 years and over.
• your CV outlining relevant experience
• a head and shoulders photo
• your measurements (height in metres, weight in Kgs). This is because we need a variety of physiques to create the body sculptures
• a written statement (one paragraph) stating why you would like to perform in the work and confirming your availability for the project dates
• please include your contact details, e-mail & mobile number
Those invited to the audition will be contacted by Friday 21 August and given further information (nb only successful applicants will be contacted).
Performers taking part in the project must be available all day 7 – 15 October for rehearsals on site (includes one day off on 10 October), plus performance days on 16, 17, 18 October. There will be 4 performances over the 3 days.
Participation is on a voluntary basis, however a daily allowance for travel and food will be provided.
If you have any questions about the project please contact Clare Farrow, Programme Manager, Dance Umbrella on tel: 020 8741 4040 or e-mail bodies(at)danceumbrella.co.uk
Log on to You-tube “bodies in urban spaces Willi Dorner” for video footage.
Log on to www.danceumbrella.co.uk for audition pack and images of the work.